Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is a characteristic feature of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
What is a characteristic feature of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
- Highly vascular tumor
- Rapid growth rate
- Well-defined boundaries
- Perineural spread (correct)
What is a common symptom of a benign salivary neoplasm?
What is a common symptom of a benign salivary neoplasm?
- Fever and swelling in the parotid region
- Painful swelling in the parotid region
- Swollen cervical lymph nodes
- Painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region (correct)
What type of tumor arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland?
What type of tumor arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland?
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma (correct)
- Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
- Pleomorphic Adenoma
- Warthin's Tumor
What is a characteristic of a benign salivary neoplasm on palpation?
What is a characteristic of a benign salivary neoplasm on palpation?
What is a common feature of the clinical picture of carcinoma of the parotid?
What is a common feature of the clinical picture of carcinoma of the parotid?
What is a possible complication of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
What is a possible complication of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
What is a characteristic of an adenolymphoma?
What is a characteristic of an adenolymphoma?
What type of tumor is Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma?
What type of tumor is Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma?
What is an important feature to note during examination of the mouth cavity?
What is an important feature to note during examination of the mouth cavity?
What is a differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx?
What is a differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx?
Study Notes
Pathology of Pleomorphic Adenomas
Characteristics of Salivary Gland Tumors
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: characterized by perineural spread
- Benign salivary neoplasms: common symptom is painless, slowly growing swelling in the parotid region
- Benign salivary neoplasms on palpation: well-defined and firm in consistency
- Adenolymphoma: soft or cystic in consistency
Types of Tumors
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma: arises from the acinic cells of the parotid gland
- Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: a type of malignant tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
- Warthin's Tumor: a type of tumor that can arise in the salivary glands
- Pleomorphic Adenoma: not a type of malignant tumor
Clinical Features
- Carcinoma of the parotid: common feature is steadily enlarging swelling on the side of the face
- Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: possible complication is distant metastases
Examination of the Mouth Cavity
- Important feature to note: tumors arising in the deeper part of the parotid may bulge in the oropharynx
- Differential diagnosis for a swelling in the oropharynx: Carotid body tumor
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
This quiz covers characteristics and types of salivary gland tumors, including adenoid cystic carcinoma, benign salivary neoplasms, and mucoepidermoid carcinoma.
